Charles A. Hughes, Penn State professor of special education, and Anita L. Archer, a nationally recognized educational consultant, are co-authors of a new book titled "Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching." The book includes sample lesson plans, lively examples, and reproducible checklists and teacher worksheets.

Liza Conyers, associate professor of rehabilitation and human services, has been conducting extensive research on the educational and career development needs of people living with HIV/AIDS. In a nationwide study, Conyers and her Penn State research team surveyed more than 2,500 participants. Preliminary findings indicate that people who have the virus, along with their service providers, have little knowledge of services and laws designed to assist people with disability return to work.